California, Ontario Sign Stem-Cell Agreement
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says his state has become "soulmates" with the Canadian province of Ontario.
Schwarzenegger signed two deals with his Ontario counterpart today, including a new agreement on stem-cell research he says will give "rays of hope" to millions of people with diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's.
The CBC reports that Ontario will contribute U.S. $30 million to a joint research project that will focus on using stem cells to find therapies for a variety of diseases. The money will be spread out over five years.
Canadian researchers were the first to isolate cancer stem cells in leukemia, brain and colon cancer, according to the CBC.
Schwarzenegger and Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty also signed an agreement that includes new low-carbon fuel standards for vehicles.
5:37 PM ET | 05-30-2007 | permalink

